Applications are due to the Student Involvement & Leadership Center (4th floor of the Kansas Union) on Monday, April 13th at 5:00 pm.

Student Organization of the Year

Academic Enrichment

Please note: This award is available to organizations that provide services and programs that enhance the academic and intellectual life of the larger KU community. Eligible groups must be registered as academic, governmental, graduate student organization, honoraries, academic major/minor organizations, or professional groups).

Criteria for Organizations to be considered:

1.  Must be a registered student group with the Student Involvement and Leadership Center and have been registered since the fall semester of the award period.

2.  Must demonstrate contribution to the campus environment and/or enhanced the quality of student life and academic pursuits.

3.  Sets an example for other students and organizations.

4.  Organization must be consistent with the mission of the University of Kansas and Student Affairs.

5.  Intentional involvement and contributions to University programming and events.

Directions: Please complete the application by answering the questions below. Incomplete applications will not be considered for review. Committee will not review applications exceeding a total of three (3) typed pages double spaced.

Organization Name:

Nominator’s Contact Information:

Name:

E-mail and Phone number:

Officer/Position in Organization:

Describe the Organization’s Mission/Purpose:

Membership:

1.  In what ways have your members been involved in and shared in organizational responsibilities?

2.  Describe your organization’s training methods for offices and members.

3.  How does your organization recruit and retain its members?

Service:

1.  Describe how the organization is involved on campus/community and how these activities/services help support the organization’s mission/purpose.

2.  Describe the effect the organization has had on the KU community and the greatest campus contribution during the past school year.

Achievements:

1.  Why is this organization qualified to receive this award and what sets it apart from other organizations?

For more information, please contact the Student Involvement & Leadership Center at 864-4861 or .